Those of us who work in the spirit of Joseph Cardijn, Leo XIII, and the core message of the Encyclicals, we see a vision in the new pope that resonates with our understanding of Joseph Cardijn's work and with those who embraced his mantra in their lives. Indeed, Pope Leo XIV is drawing global... Continue Reading →
Habemus Papam Socialis Iustitiae
We have a Social Justice Pope. What's in a Name? A Whole Bunch! Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's decision to be known as Pope Leo XIV is not just a name change but a deliberate reference to the last Leo, who guided the Catholic Church during a challenging period and assisted in its transition into... Continue Reading →
How did Joseph Cardijn exemplify the Rule of St. Benedict?
As historians, we constantly seek out the "documents" first. As John Tracy Ellis said, "No documents…no history." Documents come in many forms, including oral traditions, written materials like letters and poetry, art, and music. (On a side note, when studying scripture, consider the art of the period; you may be surprised.) When we study the... Continue Reading →
Green Computing
by Julie Peller Ph.D Green Junction There is concern that the energy needed for advanced data processing (i.e., AI, cryptocurrency) may slow the clean energy transition since plans for data centers are rising significantly. In an article earlier this year by Shar Narasimhan, an expert on AI and data centers, “If data centers are... Continue Reading →
“It’s a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack.”
What Joseph Cardijn saw in his time was all about jobs, workers’ lives, the dignity of work, and what it means to be a human being made in God's image and likeness. Today, we learn from those who came before us, and once again, the situation is about jobs. What it means to be made... Continue Reading →
What is your Karma telling you about your Dogma?
We have all seen bumper stickers like the one above. But what does that mean to us and the world we operate in? In Hinduism, karma is the relationship between a person's mental or physical action and the consequences following that action. It also signifies the implications of a person's actions in their current and previous lives. In Buddhism and... Continue Reading →
Innovate ~ Educate ~ Collaborate 